Boxing event’s accomplishments extend beyond the ring

Organizers of the Hill Country Summer Showdown boxing event that happened July 13 are calling it a rousing success for several reasons.

Top of the list, according to Karlene Escamilla of IMR Boxing Gym Inc. of Marble Falls which put on the showdown, were the number of participants and spectators. She believes as many as 400 attended. Some had their first experience sitting ringside or in the ring as an athlete. She noted some of the event sponsors attended and commended IMR Boxing Gym Inc. for what they saw.

“Many said, ‘I didn’t know what to expect,” Escamilla said. “That does speak to the community. The feedback that I got was positive.”